by Microsoft
Windows Live Captions is a system-wide accessibility feature introduced in Windows 11, built by Microsoft as part of its inclusive design initiative. The feature uses on-device neural network models for caption generation, requiring no internet connection after the initial language pack is downloaded.
Live Captions creates a floating or docked caption bar that transcribes any audio source — streaming video, video calls, apps, and in-person conversation through the microphone — in real time across all Windows 11 applications. Users activate the feature with the keyboard shortcut Win + Ctrl + L. On Copilot+ PCs, the feature also offers live translation from more than 40 languages into English.
Windows Live Captions benefits deaf and hard-of-hearing users on Windows 11 who need real-time captions for videos, online meetings, and general computer use, without needing a separate application or an active internet connection.
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